Golf & Sports Center
801 McHenry Road
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Phone: (847) 459-2321
(1/2 mile west of Buffalo Grove Rd. and Old McHenry Rd.)

Open:  November 8th, 2008 - April 4, 2009

Hours
Monday: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Tuesday through Thursday: 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Golf Dome Fees:
Weekdays	Before 6 pm	$10
	After 6 pm	$11
Weekends	All Day	$11
(Per 1/2 Hour)

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Punch Card and Season Pass
A five-hour punch card is available for $85. This card is divided into 10 thirty-minute increments.  The punch is transferable and can be used by more than one person.

The Golf Center also  offers a season pass for $500. This pass is good for unlimited time November 10th through April 6th. The Season Pass is non-transferable.

Groups, Corporate Events, Parties, Private Rentals
The Golf & Sports Center is also available for your corporate event, party or private rentals. Special features can be added to your event such as professional instruction, guidance on how to golf "pain free" from our fitness & conditioning specialist, and professional club fitting services. To plan your event, please call Kristy Vik at (847) 459-2321.
 
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If you are not on our mailing list and you are interested in receiving our "Tee-Time" newsletter (which includes special discounts and announcements), please contact Kristy Vik at (847) 459-2321.

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Sports Training

The Buffalo Grove Park District is excited to offer a new indoor training resource for athletes of a variety of sports. The Golf and Sports Center will feature two open soccer fields, baseball/softball field, and open space for indoor training. Among other training opportunities, this location is perfect for soccer, baseball, softball, football, and lacrosse training.

For more information on the Sports Enhancement Center, please contact Kristy Vik at (847) 459-2321.

NOTE: The Sports Enhancement Center will be offering coach and player training opportunities for various sports.

About Us...
This training center provides a realistic experience for the athlete. With a ceiling height of approximately 65', artificial turf, a controlled climate suitable for any function, and over 30,000 square feet of open space, the center is available to serve your training needs.

The training center is perfect for training and conditioning soccer players. The center will feature two open fields with dimensions of approximately 160' x 95' and regulation sized soccer goals.

Baseball and softball players will be able to utilize open space for training. League balls will be allowed for training in the center!

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Availability:
Non-Prime Sep. 13 -  Oct  31: and April 1 - May 9	Daily    9am - 11pm
Prime Nov. 1 -  March 31:	Mon: 3:30 - 11pm Fri: 7 - 11pm Sat, & Sun:  6 - 11 pm

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Team Rental Center Fees:

One Field / Half of Sports Center: $135/hr**

Full Field / Entire Sports Center: $210/hr**

Booking space is limited and issued on a first come, first serve basis. Set up your training today!

**Discounts will be given for multiple bookings. Please call for more information.

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Parties
Whether it’s soccer, baseball, softball, flag football, lacrosse or golf or anything else, we have your party needs covered.  The center features a large party patio, which offers umbrella picnic tables, chairs, and benches.  All packages include play time and party time!  There are four party packages for you to choose from or call our office to customize a party for your needs.  In addition, to help with your party, we supply birthday balloons, which can be taken home, tables/chairs and table covers.

Non-Prime Season
September 13 - October 31 & April 1 - May 9
Prime Season
November 1 - March 31
2 Hours:	2.5 Hours:
$250 Non Prime $400 Prime	$313 Non Prime $500 Prime
3 Hours:	4 Hours:
$375 Non Prime $600 Prime	$500 Non Prime $800 Prime
Other Options: Referee/Umpire or a Party Assistant can be reserved for your games at a rate of $30 per hour/field. Golf Pros can be reserved for instruction. Call for more details. Additional hours can be reserved at a discounted rate.
Click Here for Party Information Flyer Click Here for a Rental Application

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Meet the Staff

.Kristy Vik, LPGA

The Buffalo Grove Park District is pleased to acknowledge Kristy as the Manager of the Buffalo Grove Golf & Sports Center .  With more than twenty years of playing as well as golf management experience, Kristy brings a high level of professionalism, knowledge and experiences to the Center.  Her other areas of responsibility include the Management of the Park District’s Concession Operations, Park & Field Rentals and Park Services.

As a junior golfer, Kristy participated in numerous opportunities, but her undergraduate years at Iowa State University brought her many more rewards.  Kristy was recognized as the All Big 8 Player from 1976 to 1979.  In 1976 and 1977 in Iowa AIAW, better known today at the NCAA, she finished second.  She was also named the AIAW National Student Athlete in 1978 and 1979.  And while completing her graduate studies at the University of Iowa she was the assistant women’s golf coach.

Hard work and diligence to the sport of golf allowed Kristy to be certified in the LPGA in 1982, and to become a Class A member in 1987.  And in 1997, she was named the LPGA Midwest Section Professional of the Year.

Kristy served as the LPGA Area Education Representative from 1987 to 1994.  Then from 1995 to 1997 she became the LPGA Member Education Advisor and Evaluator as well as the LPGA Pat Coordinator.  Until 1998 she was also the LPGA Goldie Bateson Junior Committee member.

Kristy was elected to Who’s Who, Women in Business in 2003, 2004 & 2006.  From 1998 to present she is a member of the Wilson Advisory Staff Member and in 2004 she was appointed to the LPGA National Education Committee.

Kristy is currently one of three LPGA National Education Managerial Leadership instructors and the Chairperson of the National Professional Advisory Committee.

Kristy’s true passion lies in business and facility management.

In 2006 Kristy and her staff received national recognition when The Golf & Sports Center was named the #1 Dome in North America . 

In 2007 the Golf Range Magazine recognized Kristy as one of the top 50 instructors.  Kristy was also named the LPGA Midwest Section Professional of the Year and the LPGA National Professional of The Year in 2007.

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 John Andrews, PGA

John is a PGA professional who believes strongly in the PGA theme of “making golf a better game.”  In 2007 he was nominated for PGA teacher of the year and traveled to Ireland to play golf.   John knows that playing great golf means understanding the fundamentals; set up, proper body motion for a solid swing and confidence development. 

The Buffalo Grove Golf and Sports Center is fortunate that John is bringing his years of experience to our facility.  Besides his love of teaching the game, John has great tournament experience, which further enhances his teaching ability.  Highlights of his 2007 IJGA success:

Jim Jaskoske
1st place at Maple Meadows Golf Club
3rd place at Deercreek Golf Club 

Daniel Downey 
1st place at Lake Bluff Golf Course

Kevin Savage    
1st place at White Deer Run Golf Course

Brian Badyna   
1st place at Silver Lakes

Alex Kessler     
2nd places at Oak Club of Genoa, Sycamore

Golf Club and Countryside Golf Club

2007 High School team highlights
3 Down State finalists

Jason Theobald-Bartlett HS 
Alex Kessler-Stevenson HS.  
Daniel Downey-Vernon Hills HS, finished 10th in State.

Kevin Savage was 5th in Conference-Warren HS    

Mike Grayson played 5th man on varsity for Highland Park HS and qualified for Regionals.

John attended PGA sanctioned business schools and is a graduate of Ferris State University (Big Rapids, Michigan ) where he earned a golf management degree.

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Bev Miller, LPGA.

Bev has been a teaching professional since 1968, and a Class A LPGA member since 1983.  Her thirty-three years of golfing experience and teaching credentials make her an outstanding addition to the Buffalo Grove Golf & Sports Center staff.

Her love for the game, and joy of teaching, has benefited hundreds of students in Arlington Heights and Glenview.  She also taught for thirteen years at JJ’s Driving Range and at Shelby’s Pro Shop, the founder of John Jacobs Golf Schools, both located in the Chicago area.

Her professional achievements give further credence to her credentials as a LPGA professional.  Bev served as the LPGA Area Education Representative from 1984 to 1994 and was the LPGA National Education Committee Member from 1992 to 1996.  From 1994 to 1998 she was the LPGA Playing Ability Test Coordinator.  She has served on the Goldie Bateson Junior Committee, a pro-am tournament to benefit junior golfers.

Bev teaches several juniors and adult amateurs with outstanding records.  She also works with LPGA Professionals.

Bev has been recognized both within the LPGA and PGA sectionals and nationally for her masterful eye and knowledge of cause and effect.  In 2002 Bev was recognized as one of the top 50 professionals in the country.

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Todd Sones, PGA

Three Elements make up Todd’s teaching philosophy.  One, individual instruction should emphasize the student’s strengths.  Two, it is important to address the cause of a problem as opposed to the symptoms.  And three, club fitting should be an integral part of instruction.

 Each of these philosophies is explained in his books and magazine articles.  Todd has written “Lights out Putting” which was released the spring of 2000, and later “Down and Dirty – The 40 toughest shots in Golf” was also published.  He also writes for Golf Magazine, Golf Tips and Senior Golfer.

 But it is his “hands-on” program that is benefiting the novice as well as the professional golfer.  He was the teaching professional at the Vintage Club (Indian Wells, California) from 1990 to 1996, and head professional at Conway Farms Golf Club in Chicago.  PGA tour players, including David Duval, Chip Beck and Gary Hallberg have benefited from his instruction as well as the 2000 Curtis Cup team members.  Its no wonder that he was listed as the top 100 golf instructors in America by Golf Magazine from 1995 to present.  He also earned the Illinois PGA Teaching Professional of the Year award in 1994 and 1996.

 This class “A” PGA member since 1983 is a tremendous asset to the Golf Center teaching staff.

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Scott Baines, PGA

Having grown up in Northridge, California, its no coincidence this golf profession is so good at his job.  With outstanding California weather, and an abundance of excellent courses, Scott has amassed an outstanding resume over the last twelve years.

Scott comes to us from the San Diego Golf Academy where he graduated in 1994 with a degree in Business Management.  He held an assistant professional position for three years at the prestigious Del Mar Country Club before leaving to come to Illinois in 1997.  He has held positions at public, private and resort courses on his way to being elected a PGA Member in February of 2003.  Through the PGA’s PGM program, Scott has acquired many skills necessary to be a golf professional.  One of his skills and his passion is instruction.  He has taught thousands of hours of private and group lessons as well as conducted daily and weeklong golf schools at various facilities. He has worked extensively with men, women, junior and senior golfers.  Scott has been teaching at the Buffalo Grove Golf & Sport Center since the winter of 2000.  During the golf season he is currently employed at Bryn Mawr Country Club in Lincolnwood, Illinois. 

Scott’s playing highlights include:  2004 Illinois PGA Section Championship/CPC 8th 2004 Regional CPC, 2004 Illinois Pro-Pro winner, 2005 Illinois PGA Stroke Play winner, 2005 Royal Cup Team Member.

Scott’s teaching highlights (at BMCC) include:  2005 Men’s Club Champion and Runner Up, 2005 Women’s Club Champion Runner Up, 2005 Men’s Class B /Champion and Runner Up, 2005 Men’s D Class Club Champion, 2005 Senior Club Champion, 2005 Presidents Cup Champion, B and C Class Champions and the Ryder Cup Champion, who lowered his handicap from 28 to 22 in a single season.

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Geoff Tollefson, PGA

The Buffalo Grove Golf & Sports Center is please to welcome another native Californian to its teaching staff.

After leaving the University of Wisconsin at Whitewater, Geoff returned to San Diego to attend the Professional Golfers Career College.  Here he studied the business side of the golfing profession, learning management skills for course and pro shop management.  However, his fondness for teaching a sport he enjoys playing led him to study with the PGA.  Geoff easily passed his PGA players ability test and orientation and is currently completing the PGA Golf Professional Training Program.

Entering Illinois golf competitions allows him to practice what he teaches.  Geoff placed second in the 2000 Illinois Open Qualifier, which allowed him to compete in the 2000 Illinois Open Championship at Fox Run Golf Club in St. Charles, Illinois.

Buffalo Grove residents who frequent both the Arboretum and the Buffalo Grove Golf Club will recognize his face and name.  Geoff has been a teaching professional at both courses for the past five years.

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